What does excogitation mean?
Excogitation means Careful thought or consideration..
Excogitation
/ɛksˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
Careful thought or consideration..
Example Sentences
c. 1672, William Petty - Political Arithmetick, p. 21. […] the subtile excogitations of the Hollanders […]
186?, Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend To the excogitation of this problem, this harmless gentleman had devoted many anxious hours […]
Synonyms for excogitation
Antonyms for excogitation
Related Words
Word Forms
- excogitations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for excogitation?
Common synonyms include conception, innovation, design, invention.
What is the opposite of excogitation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use excogitation in a sentence?
c. 1672, William Petty - Political Arithmetick, p. 21. […] the subtile excogitations of the Hollanders […]
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